2011 Speaker Series
Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez, SVP Public Affairs, Southern California Edison
Over 60 CHCCLI members and guests had a rare opportunity to hear first hand from Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez, currently serving as the Senior Vice President Public Affairs, Southern California Edison, as he shared his diverse career experiences.
Humble Beginnings
Gaddi’s humble beginnings as the son of migrant farm workers, allowed him to see the value and importance of education and a strong work ethic in building a successful career.
Defining Moments
As Gaddi reflected on his career, he shared the “defining moments” of his life, and challenged the audience to reflect on their lives to identify their own defining moments so that these moments can be valued and shared with others.
Mentors
Mentors have been a key success factor in many leaders’ careers, Gaddi’s mentors started as early as the 7th grade, when his teacher challenged him to be part of the speech team and set the foundation for him to become an oratory champion. Other mentors include trail blazer Congressman Edward Roybal and Governor George Deukmejian.
Be A Participant
There are two types of people in life, spectators and participants. Participants get involved and make things happen.
Life Purpose
Finding your life purpose is the key to happiness and fulfillment. We all have gifts and talents to contribute and if we make a difference in even one person’s life we can leave a mark.
Servant Leaders
Before we can lead, we have to be willing to serve. Gaddi remembers that “To whom much is given, much is required” and service sets the foundation for impactful leadership.
Friendships
Leadership Institute
Gaddi Vasquez
SVP Public Affairs, Southern California Edison &
Former U.S. Ambassador & permanent representative to United Nations, Former director of the United State Peace Corps
Thursday, April 7, 2011
6:00 pm - Reception, 7:00 pm - Program, 8:00 pm - Networking
Business Attire
City Club
333 South Grand Avenue, 54th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Parking Entrance on Hope Street - $8
* Members must renew their membership for 2011 in order to attend this event for free.
Gaddi Vasquez, Senior Vice President
Public Affairs
Southern California Edison
Gaddi Vasquez is senior vice president of Public Affairs for Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation's largest electric utilities. He is responsible for representing SCE's interests in Sacramento, including support of legislation.
Prior to his current role, Vasquez was appointed U.S. Ambassador and permanent representative to United Nations Agencies based in Rome. There he managed a multi-agency team responsible for oversight and governance of UN Organizations.
Vasquez was formerly director of the United States Peace Corps where he was responsible for the largest international volunteer service organization with more than 10,000 volunteers and staff serving in 78 countries.
Vasquez also previously worked for SCE from 1995 to 2002, serving as division vice president of Public Affairs.
Early in his career, Vasquez served two terms as an Orange County Supervisor, as Chief Deputy Appointments Secretary to the Governor, and as a police officer for the City of Orange.
Vasquez received a bachelor's degree in Public Service Management from the University of Redlands.
